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Harrison Bader: Declines mutual option
Harrison Bader (groin) declined his $10 million mutual option for 2026 on Tuesday and became a free agent, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.Bader slashed .305/.361/.463 with five homers, 16 RBI and 30 runs scored across 194 plate appearances in the regular season after being traded to Philadelphia at the deadline. The Phillies have already expressed interest in re-signing the 31-year-old outfielder, per Zolecki, but before they have a chance to contend for his services, they will first need to pay Bader a $1.5 million buyout.
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Phillies' Harrison Bader: Appears as pinch hitter
Harrison Bader (groin) went 0-for-1 with a strikeout in Game 4 of the NLDS on Thursday against the Dodgers.Bader was out of the lineup due to a groin injury but appeared as a pinch hitter in the 11th inning. He was immediately replaced for defensive purposes, suggesting he may not have been feeling healthy enough to handle left field. Bader could be headed for recovery early in the offseason, but he should be healthy in plenty of time for spring training.
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Phillies' Harrison Bader: On bench for Game 4
Harrison Bader (groin) isn't in the lineup for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Thursday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Bader will miss a third consecutive start after suffering a left groin injury in Game 1, but he'll continue to be available off the bench. If the Philadelphia Phillies are able to force a Game 5, the team is hopeful that an extra day of rest between games would enable the 31-year-old to return to the lineup in the series finale.
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Phillies' Harrison Bader: Absent from Game 3 lineup
Harrison Bader (groin) isn't in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Bader was a game-time decision heading into Game 3 due to a groin injury he suffered in Game 1, and the Philadelphia Phillies have officially decided to keep the speedy outfielder on the bench for another day. He picked up a single off the bench in Game 2 and will likely be available to serve as a pinch hitter again Wednesday.
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Phillies' Harrison Bader: Game 3 status uncertain
Manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday that Harrison Bader (groin) will be a game-time decision to start Game 3 of the NLDS on Wednesday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.After exiting Game 1 early due to a groin injury, Bader came off the bench to deliver a pinch-hit single in the ninth inning of Game 2. If the Philadelphia Phillies decide to keep him out of the starting lineup Wednesday, the 31-year-old would presumably still be available to serve as a pinch hitter again.
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Phillies' Harrison Bader: Not in lineup but could pinch hit
Harrison Bader (groin) is not in the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.Bader had to exit Game 1 on Saturday with left groin tightness and is not well enough to return to the lineup. Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Bader will hit in the cage pregame and could be available off the bench as a pinch hitter, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports. Brandon Marsh will start in center field and will be flanked by Nick Castellanos in right field and Otto Kemp in left field.
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Phillies' Harrison Bader: Hopeful for Game 2
An MRI on Harrison Bader's left groin didn't reveal a tear or major strain, and the team remains hopeful he'll play in Monday's Game 2 against the Dodgers, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.Bader departed Game 1 with what was initially deemed a hamstring strain, but manager Rob Thompson clarified postgame that it's a groin injury. Bader's MRI results are encouraging, as it seems he's avoided a significant injury, and he'll have a shot at returning for Game 2. If he can't go, Brandon Marsh would be the likeliest candidate to start in center field.
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Phillies' Harrison Bader: Left with groin tightness
Manager Rob Thomson said after Saturday's loss to the Dodgers that Harrison Bader was removed from the game due to groin tightness, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.The Philadelphia Phillies initially announced Bader was removed from the contest due to a left hamstring strain, but Thomson clarified it's a groin issue. It's unclear if Bader will be able to recover enough in time to play in Monday's Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. Both Brandon Marsh and Max Kepler saw time in center field following Bader's departure Saturday.
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Phillies' Harrison Bader: Departs Game 1 with injury
Harrison Bader left Saturday's NLDS Game 1 matchup versus the Dodgers with a strained left hamstring, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.Nick Castellanos pinch-hit for Bader in the seventh inning and took over in right field, with Brandon Marsh moving over to center. Bader had a sacrifice fly and a hit by pitch before his exit. The outfielder will have an extra day to get healthy since the Philadelphia Phillies and Dodgers don't play the second game of the series until Monday.
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Phillies' Harrison Bader: Getting breather Sunday
Harrison Bader is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.His streak of 18 consecutive starts comes to an end in the Philadelphia Phillies' regular-season finale, with Brandon Marsh patrolling center field in his stead. Bader had served as Philadelphia's leadoff hitter in 17 consecutive games before Sunday, but now that Trea Turner is back from the injured list, Bader could move back down the batting order during the postseason.
Harrison Bader
#2 CF / Philadelphia Phillies / EXP: 9YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 210 lb Age: 31 College: Florida Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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- 26%
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